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    The Cotton Room

    4.3 (149 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating

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    Cotton Room is up this alley and to the left. Look for chalkboard sign, go upstairs and to the left

    Stumbled upon this speakeasy type bar by myself while my husband was at a local comic convention. Brought my kindle and sat at the bar to read/people watch in this small but super cozy space. Bartenders were super friendly and made some tasty drinks. My husband joined later and enjoyed his drink too. Probably our favorite spot from our weekend in town!

    Stephanie J.

    The Cotton Mill room is a quaint area that's good for happy hour after work with cute half barrel side tables. The bartender was very welcoming and checked regularly for refills. There is a relaxing lounge area with leather couches and wagon style coffee tables. This is great place to unwind after a long day.

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    Pooja V.

    Service was EXCELLENT. The drinks are amazing. Well made. Great recipes. We loved the "what the craic" and smoked old fashioned. Very intimate spot, used to be a speakeasy I think. Ambiance is perfect for a cocktail bar

    Cool speakeasy vibe
    John P.

    In Charlotte this week and found a great place in the Uptown neighborhood called the Colton Room. It's a southern inspired speakeasy with cocktails that incorporate local flavors. @thecottonroomclt It's a really comfortable space with exceptional bartenders that know how to make their patrons feel welcome regardless if that's a complex cocktail or shot and a beer. The vibe is warm and fun because the space is intimate. It feels like you're hanging in a friend's funky upstairs loft apartment in the city. The menu is solid with a modern and classics section. It is easy to find something you like, but they're more than willing to make anything off menu. Featured in the pics are Wild Thyme and a Black Manhattan. I'll be featuring Black Manhattan soon. Wild Thyme is a crisp recipe with: 2 oz Vodka muddled raspberries 1 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup thyme peach bitters If you are in Charlotte go check out the Cotton Room. It is worth the effort!!!

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    Erica Y.

    Right above the Belfast Bar, hard to spot, and has a speakeasy sort of ambience. With darkly lit room, comfortable couches, and a nice small bar. We loved it! It's a nice bar that was quiet enough to chat, and had a sort of small town vibe to. The drinks were great! My husband got a drink that the bartender put some fire trick with it, which was really cool! And the old fashioned was tasty.

    Irish whiskey.
    Laura R.

    Loved this place. Service excellent! Bartender made me a special drink and it was yummy. The bar itself is so dang perfect. Small and quaint. Loved the vibe.

    Rachel B.

    Lovely little intimate bar. Came with a couple girlfriends on a Sunday afternoon and had a nice time chit chatting. There were only a few people besides ourselves and it was nice and quiet with some country music in the background. The cocktails are great too- I had the Peaky Blinder cocktail. The bartender was very nice as well, and had good recommendations.

    Paloma and country something drink (gin based)
    Melitta S.

    Speakeasy vibes! I love it! Service was good but busy. Our drinks were phenomenal! I got the Paloma.... They were out of watermelon... wanted the watermelon suga Oh well. Cohort got a cucumber egg white gin drink. Can't remember the name. He loved it. It was good (for me)

    Campfire Old Fashioned. 10/10
    Chris M.

    This hole in the wall, prohibition-esque bar has the best mixologists in Charlotte. Never a disappointment with service or flavor. Profiles off the charts. If you're in Charlotte and want a tasty cocktail or neat pour of some delicious bourbon, hit this place up. Will be a regular for years to come.

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    Rick D.

    Okay, Just happened across this place when we finished the ballgame and we were, hot as Hades due to that baseball field being like it is, beautiful but hot. So where can we sit, cool off and have a libation. Yelp Genie take me somewhere awesome, BAM! The Cotton Room, took us a moment to find it, down the alley to the left and up the stairs, we walked in and what personality this place has, and master mixologist Steven was working and hooked us up. I ordered the Caparina and the wife had the Wild Thyme and man thet were just what the hot body needed, Light, refreshing, and delicious. The place was sort of empty as the game had not ended but it filled up and a lot of happy friendly people came in, and relaxed. It is small, so if you come on Friday or Saturday night, it will be challenging, so get here early and really absorb the feel of this wonderful little nugget in the CLT.

    Ryan S.

    This place is FANTASTIC. Nice small speakeasy feel setting. Great drinks and staff. I would definitely recommend this place when in Charlotte.

    Campfire Old Fashioned
    Carolyn K.

    The Cotton Room is a great little tucked away treat. Squared away upstairs on the little "French Quarter" street in Charlotte, The Cotton Room was just what this 30-something wanted in comparison to some of the other louder and more club-like scenes around the Uptown area. They sported hand crafted cocktails that ranged from savory to sweet, but all packed a punch so you were definitely not left wanting. The ambiance is small and cozy, great for a small group gathering or a couple. Music was low key and matched the atmosphere.

    Veronica C.

    My favorite bar in Charlotte. A small speakeasy vibe with amazing drinks. The service is always on, and I love how creative the bartenders are.

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    Friendly staff. Good vibes. Best old fashions. Hidden away upstairs. Can't go wrong with this place.

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    The bartenders make wonderful drinks and craft them based on your preferences! The music is great as well-- 2000s BANGERS!

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    1.9 mi•Elizabeth

    This is a bar for the GIRLS I was so pleasantly surprised when my partner and I came here and it…read morewas just the cutest little bar We came here to pre game dinner and it was a great experience the seating in here is limited but we had no problem finding a seat on the weekend. They have a bunch of different weekly things that go on here such as movie nights and so on. This is not a bar where guys can be dude bros this is definitely where the girls come to gossip and have little snacks and I love everything about that. The only men I saw here were with women and I think that was 3 including mine ABSOLUTELY coming back with friends and ordering a bunch of appetizers and drinks everything here looks as good as it tastes and the drinks are strong! The staff here is super sweet and just lovely

    Found this gem of a cocktail bar last minute. To be honest, I feel embarrassed that I haven't come…read morehere yet. They've been here 2.5 years and from my first experience , they are absolutely crushing it. Dim lighting, beautiful bar design in a smaller space, and 90's-2000's hip hop was the perfect mix for a chill Friday night. Niaget took care of us at the bar (please forgive me if I got the spelling wrong!) and she is clearly a well trained mixologist. Cocktail menu is unique and the ingredients might seem a little far out, but trust the process. The drink pictured below was a bourbon-based (Old Forrester) custom cocktail that Niaget threw together. Hints of pineapple & mint mixed with my favorite brand bourbon made this an honest treat. I will be tossing this cocktail bar onto my favorites list and can't wait to go back.

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    Secret Bathroom with a gold toilet

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    4.0(190 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Uptown, Fourth Ward
    •$$

    Sophia's lounge brings a beautiful elegance to Charlotte cocktail bar scene. Amazing ambiance with…read morethe perfect setting for a romantic date or a good time with friends. However please stay away from a bartender named Rae she unprofessionally approach my date and told her she should rethink her time and that she wasn't safe. I have never met this bartender and it was my first time there. This completely made my date unsettled nervous and we immediately paid the check and left and met up with friends. Thankfully our night ended amazing but someone from upper management needs to address this behavior as it was completely unprovoked unprofessional behavior.

    I visited this lounge for a girls' night out as it's one of the most talked about cocktail bars in…read moreUptown. It has an upscale yet relaxed ambience that will remind you of Bridgerton with its royal flair. We went in the evening so the lounge was very dim, which was expected. The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and attentive. No complaints there. The menu is filled with a variety of craft cocktails like the flawlessly blended Golden Elixir, wines as well as shareable plates that were beyond enjoyable. Here is everything we tried: GOLDEN ELIXIR - COCKTAIL | Diplomatico Rum, St. Elder Liqueur, Lime Juice, Peach Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters PELTIER - WINE | Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, 2021 SOPHIA'S TRIPLE SLIDERS - Wagyu Beef, Gruyere-Mozzarella Blend, Bacon Jam, and Caramelized Onions TRUFFLE FRIES - Rosemary seasoned, Shaved Parmesan, Truffle Mist & Truffle Aioli CHICKEN + WAFFLES - Whipped Mascarpone, Bacon Jam, Maker's Mark Maple Syrup CRAB CAKES - Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes, Red Tobiko, Chef's Tartar Sauce LAND + SEA - Seared Scallops, Pork Belly, Yuzu-Yum Yum Style Sauce TRIPLE CRÈME BRÛLÉES | DESSERT - Chef's selection SKILLET COOKIE A LA MODE | DESSERT - House-Baked Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie, Vanilla Gelato, Chocolate

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    Purple Reign

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    The Peace Pipe

    The Peace Pipe

    4.4(88 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Large group friendly
    Established in 2016

    First time in a hookah bar in years, so since I'm visiting NC, and it was a late night decision, so…read morewhy not. Kind of stashed in a shady strip mall, but I didn't let it bother me going in, and I'm glad I didn't. Very spacious inside, and has a huge wall tv to watch the WC (Mexico won this night). I got lucky Sam was working. He helped me with some decisions to try, and was very attentive. Good times.

    My wife and I love this spot. Always have. However, we haven't been since 2023. It was nice to see…read morethe new furniture and the new setup.When we arrived at 6ish, we were immediately serviced. We were able to see our favorite server/bartender and that was nice. He made our drinks just the way we remembered... nice and strong...lol. Everything was good until 10pm when the "Club" party began. We were told that we would need to go to the bar for our hookah and drink needs. That ordeal was horrible for the rest of the night. We did not get tended to for our coal refill and repacking needs, even after going to the front several times. The guy kept saying he will come and we watched him go everywhere else each time. We waited way too long. The 1 line for drinks being made by 1 server took extremely long. Although the music was great bring played by the live dj, it did not take away the frustration. No one should have to chase for service that the establishment is known for. No one should have to wait on a extremely long line just to receive a drink at a hookah lounge. This is not a club by any means. Even if you have an event, the establishment should plan much better for the crowd by make it a more efficient and effective experience. The transition was horrible.

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    The Peace Pipe - You could place a PIN on any locations that you had visited.

    You could place a PIN on any locations that you had visited.

    The Peace Pipe
    The Peace Pipe

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    Taboo Lounge

    3.4(47 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Third Ward, Uptown

    I have been a regular here for the majority of the time I lived in Charlotte. You should ask why…read morewould someone consistently show up to a venue unless it's among the best. (Hookahs are easily in the top three of in the city) Combining atmosphere, patrons and quality ... Taboo Lounge gets top marks. Don't let the negative reviews fool you as they all refer to a "cover." As a regular attendee, I want to speak on this: It's not a "cover" it's a membership fee enforced by the state. Also, no matter what you call it, it is a ONE TIME payment that will allow you access for a whole year. (If you are out of town the fee is actually half off) Being a member not only gives you access to what I consider the best spot in town but it also affords you a discount to the attached smoke shop. This shop compliments the lounge and honestly, if you purchase anything of note twice in a year the membership pays for itself. Drink pricing, compared to other spots in the city is $$ tier. This isn't your undergrad level lounge and that's a positive if you are older, however, it's worth mentioning that there are weekday specials to soften the blow. All in all if you want great value and ambiance, give this place a shot.

    Very strange place. They will change a membership fee. $10 in state $20 out of state…read more It's a one time charge but very strange They didn't have many flavors It was very hot also like the AC was not working. Music was nice and everyone was polite but I watched a lot of people leave turned off on the idea of that membership fee. At the end I had 2 beers a hookah and membership fee plus a $5 tip that's a $80 experience which was not worth it in my eyes. I was not impressed

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    Taboo Lounge - Entrance

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    Taboo Lounge - Mojito and hookah in Charlotte this place is so chill and the vibes are cool even the door man is super cool

    Mojito and hookah in Charlotte this place is so chill and the vibes are cool even the door man is super cool

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    Smooth Bar & Lounge

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    3.8(21 reviews)
    19.7 mi

    If you're looking for a place to sit, relax, and enjoy a relaxing evening, this would generally be…read morea great option. My wife, mother, and I came out on a Saturday night expecting a nice dinner, but there was a private event that had most of the bar closed and seemed to be getting most of the wait staff's attention. Unfortunately, this was not communicated in advance. I wish they had posted something on their social media pages so guests could plan accordingly. While the atmosphere was still pleasant, the overall experience felt a bit lackluster due to limited availability and service.

    Outside is very unassuming. The inside though, very vivacious, open, and sultry. Its a whole…read moreexperience. There's a plethora of seating including a few intimate reserved areas for special occasions. I also appreciate the open patio which has its own unique vibe. I just tried the HH bites. I ordered the Jerk Chicken Eggrolls. They were bland and had absolutely no flavor or seasoning. I was very disappointed but hungry. Another party also ordered all 3 eggrolls but they were burned and had hair in them. She sent them back and her claim was disputed by both the manager and bartender. The fact that the burned Eggrolls were not replaced without a triple check shocked me. I was flabbergasted. Based on that interaction she proclaimed she wouldn't return nor would I. I was disappointed in that interaction. I was going to order the lamb and pasta but decided against it.

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    Interior

    Smooth Bar & Lounge - Sauv Blanc @ the bar on a Line Dance Tuesday

    Sauv Blanc @ the bar on a Line Dance Tuesday

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